Buff Bulletin Board

The Buff Bulletin Board, a listing of campus announcements, is a service of Campus Communications.

 

Need help bringing your research to the real world?

Venture Partners at CU Boulder translates groundbreaking research into new solutions, businesses and partnerships that address the world's greatest challenges. As the commercialization arm of CU Boulder and UCCS, Venture Partners prepares campus inventors and researchers to bring technologies and ideas to market through: Intellectual property (IP) management, entrepreneurial training, mentorship, advising, funding, licensing and industry partnerships.

Concerned about a friend? Here's how you can help

Anyone can refer a student to Student Support & Case Management (SSCM). SSCM can connect students with resources and help them work through challenging life situations that may be impacting their education, such as:

  • Mental health concerns
  • Family emergencies
  • Hospitalization
  • Food or housing insecurity

Visit the SSCM website to learn how to recognize and respond to a friend in distress and how to refer them to a case manager.

Volunteer at the CUSG Sexual Assault Awareness 5K

CUSG 5K

CU Student Government is looking for folks interested in volunteering at our second annual CUSG Sexual Assault Awareness 5K on Saturday, April 29.

Sexual assault is a prominent issue on many college campuses, and CUSG is hosting multiple events in April to raise awareness for sexual assault. To wrap up Sexual Assault Awareness Month, CUSG is hosting a 5k walk/run to raise money for student survivors.

Sign up to volunteer. Once registered, we will reach out to determine volunteer assignments. 

Small business innovation, technology the focus of lunchtime conference April 24–28

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants are key ways that university spinouts and innovation firms fund the early development and commercialization of their technologies. To highlight this program's strategic use, the Center for Translational Research will host a dynamic, weeklong lunchtime conference featuring experts across the Colorado and national innovation ecosystem.

Campus community, public invited to virtual forum on conference center, Athens Street building removals

CU Boulder is hosting an open virtual community forum on April 27 to provide an overview of two key construction projects—the Limelight conference center and hotel and the demolition of buildings at 19th and Athens streets that will help make the way for new on-campus housing

Campus officials will provide an overview of each project, as well as timelines and measures being taken to minimize construction impacts. 

Registration is required, and questions can be submitted in advance via the online registration form.

If you go

Thursday, April 27
5–6 p.m.

CU NightRide fleet adds electric vehicles

Electric Vehicle

CU NightRide, a student-operated organization that provides free evening transportation to campus community members, has added new electric vehicles to its fleet in an effort to transition away from fossil fuels.

Career Services is hiring student leadership positions

Career Services graphic

Career Services is hiring for multiple student employment opportunities! Pay is $15.30 per hour. Apply via Handshake.

Outreach and development coach

Do you love public speaking? Are you interested in boosting your skills and empowering your peers to do the same? We are seeking applications from undergraduate students interested in serving in this leadership role. 

Apply by April 30.

Peer career advisors

Do you enjoy helping others? Are you interested in boosting your professionalism and empowering your peers to do the same? Career Services is seeking applications from students interested in serving in a leadership role as a peer career advisor.

Download the CU NightRide app to request rides

CU NightRide: It's okay, we'll drive.

Did you know CU NightRide––CU Boulder's free safe-ride service––has an app for requesting rides? To download the app, visit the App Store or Google Play and search “CU NightRide.” CU NightRide is available to CU Boulder students, faculty and staff for evening rides within Boulder city limits.